joerover
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flying with a tripod?
I try to fly with just a carry on bag, Saves a fortune in bag fees.
They have scowled at my miniature hand held tripod but let it pass.
Well, I want to bring a full size 2 pound tripod.
http://slik.com/products/sprint-pro-iii-bh-bk-gm/,
Anybody had problems with something like this in their carry on?
I once had a fat lady try to confiscate my Reese's peanut butter cups at the security check point in Tijuana. I showed her the receipt that I bought
them in Los Angeles, not good enough. I called to the fat boss guy and said something about corruption, not good enough. I showed them a photo of
the Mayan children in Chamula Chiapas, and said it was a regalo for them, yes good enough. The fat boss guy noticed that the lady at the store in Los
Angelas had replaced my bag of peanut butter cups with a larger bag, (she had mentioned something about an abuela in Chamula.)
the fat lady is breeding
which means
The fat ladys are breeding
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sancho
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While this is only slightly similar, was a guy who had one
of those self pic taking sticks who had to leave it behind
while boarding, later found out they were sold in the Mex City airport
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I'm convinced airport security is a crap shoot, totally at the whim of the person running the tunnel and the screener you happen to get.
I took my tent and poles in carry on without a hassle. No ground pegs but they did make sure the poles were all joined - was a popup tent. I think
if they can make a case that it could be turned into a weapon you're hooped. I'd tape or zip tie the legs so they can't try to open it out. Give an
update if it was pass or fail.
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gnukid
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There is some overall length for sport items prohibited for carry on - I am guessing it's about 17-18 inches. As noted it's inconsistent and more
likely based on how noticeable it is. IF they complain then they will check it.
Carry on bag limit length is 22inches
[Edited on 10-4-2018 by gnukid]
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JZ
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https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/...
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bajabuddha
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If you're anorexic with bones showing they probably won't mess with a skinny troll.
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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Motorcycle helmets don't fit in the overhead bins on any airplane I have been on....at the mercy of the flight attendant....was told at counter I
could carry it on....
Never tried the tripod challenge.
Don't believe everything you think....
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JZ
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Quote: Originally posted by motoged  | Motorcycle helmets don't fit in the overhead bins on any airplane I have been on....at the mercy of the flight attendant....was told at counter I
could carry it on....
Never tried the tripod challenge. |
For sure a helmet will fit in your average airplane bin, or even under the seat in front of you. Maybe not on those tiny regional jets that are only
3 seats per row, but every other normal plane it will fit easily.
[Edited on 10-5-2018 by JZ]
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